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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.05, 2,316.44 and 504.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.05, 2,316.44 and 504.06 is: 756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.05 : 2,316.44 = 504.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.05/2,316.44 = 504.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.05x = 2,316.44 × 504.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.05x = 1,167,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,624.75/1,544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.21

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